The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-15
SARDIS, MISS.
INSTITUTES OF THE OF
NORTH MIssIssIPPI.
Entertainment ~ Judge simmons
Special Institute Opened for
the Cole red Teachers.
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sABDIs, MISS June 14.-Our little
city has always been quite literary,
but for the past three weeks an unus-
ually scholastic atmosphere has hung
around as. From forly-fvs to fifty
teachers from this and other counties
In North Mississippi have been In at
tendance upon the teachers institute
conducted by our popular county su.
perintendent, Capt. j. A. RainwAter,
who, fresh from the famous Parker
Training School at Normal Park, Chi
cago, Is bIimfull OF advanced ideas
and new methods, with which he Is
striving to inoculate his pupils. Capt.
Rsinwster, during bis recent visit to
the Northwest, visited many OF the
most advanced normal schools, aud 70.
turning by way Of Nash Vile had an
opportunity OF comparingt the training
schools OF that city with those he had
seen elsewhere.
The session OF the institute was not
only very Profitable to the teachers,
but very pleasant withal, and the citi-
Gems Of Sardis would be glad II the
session OF the institute could continue
much longer, the presence OF the
teachers being quite social adj
vantage. On Thursday last from @ 10
8 O'Clock pm, a reception was ten
dered the institute by eur whole
souled editor and prince OF good
fellows, Judge j. f. Simmons, at his
elegant home. Malvern Villa, near the
center Of town. Lawn tennis, croquet
and other outdoor games bad been
provided, but as the heavens were
black with clouds, and showers OF
rain came down at intervals, the COM
pany was foYeed to retire within the
spacious precincts Of the parlors and
library, where music, reciIaIions, and
an animated flow OF conversation sped
the charmed houls away. In the
dining room where refreshments were
served, the decorations were lovely.
Mrs. Simmons and her daughters,
Miss Lena Simmons and Mrs. J. l..
West, received their guests with that
grace which comes only from Unborn
courtesy, and each guest went away
under the spell OF Its charm. II was
perhaps IL o'clock before the last OF
the guests retired, all joining in the
sentiment expressed by a dignifisd
professor present, who declared that
every town In Mississippi should have
Judge Simmons"
A game OF baseball by our local |
clubs was also rendered in honor OF |
the la stitute, which compliment IVES
duly appreciated by the students OF
pedagoRic'.
Among the visitors present during |
the session OF the institute were Prof |
j. X. Preston, our very handsome and
Efficient State Superintendent Of Pnb.
lie Education; DR.. Whitfield, OF Me-
rldian, representing the Van Antwerp,
Bragg 4 90. Publishing Co.; Prof.
Bell, Of Nashville, representing A. 8. |
Barnes a 90. Mr.. Marony, OF New
Orleans, Ivisop, Brakeman & Taylor;
Profs. Ernest, OF fernando Crawford, |
If Como, and Robertson and Roby, OF
Jourtland and Pope.
On Friday night the institute closed
with very interesting literary and mu-
Iical exercites.
AT the conclusion Capt. RAinwater
was presen.. ad with o very handsome
Bible, in token OF the esteem and ap-
OF his teachers. This iHorn'
ng the institute was opened for the
benefit Of the colored teachers, quite
\ large number Of whom are present,
The foundations OF the Pamela High !
school are being laid in prick and !
mortar today, and The directors, who
''mean business" tell us they expect
TO have the building completed In
time fsr the opening of the fall SEES
sion. Let us hope then Sards will
have an educational boom that will
"come to stay" "sARDINR."